The Celestron Infiniview
LCD digital microscope is one of the most versatile microscopes in the market that
has been shown to be particularly ideal for middle school and high school
students. With a combination of a zoom microscope and 5MP digital camera, the
Celestron Infiniview allows students to observe a wide range of 3D
specimens/objects, which may include among others; insects, coins, stamps and leaves
in amazing detail.

Features

The Built-in 5MP digital
camera in place will allow the user to capture and save high resolution images
of the specimen for future use. In addition to the camera, the Celestron Infiniview
also comes with a composite video output through which the viewing can be
shared on larger screens for everyone to see.

Using the USB port, the user can
also download the image and videos being viewed on to the PC. This is in
addition to the microSD slot that allows for images/videos to be saved on to
the memory card.

As well as a full color 3.5 inch LCD screen, the microscope also comes with a high quality 5
element IR cut glass lens that allows for sharper images, which is one of its
greatest strengths. Using the shutter
trigger at the base, the stage can be easily adjusted when viewing different
size subjects, which allows for more clarity of the images.

Although it allows for a
small magnification of between 4x and 160x, it is excellent for low-power
observation of 3D specimens.

With the adjustable stage, it becomes easier to
observe sizes of the specimen under observation. While the LCD screen only
allows for the maximum magnification of 160x, magnification also increases to
200x when a computer monitor is used.

The Celestron Infiniview
microscope also comes with a Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, which eliminates
the need for external power. As such, it gives the user portability given that
the battery can last for about 2 hours. Students can therefore use it in the
field observing a wide range of specimens.

Some of the other accessories
included are:

A quick setup guide

Instruction manual on the included software

Calibration ruler

An AC adapter

A TV/AV cable

Pros

It is light weight and portable, making ideal for younger students
in that it is a portable device

It provides superior detail in the field scope

Very easy to set up- Even younger students can do this without
assistance

By having the shutter trigger on the base of the unit, users can
easily press the button without disturbing the shot- It is therefore very easy
to take pictures using the camera.

Cons

Although some may view look at this as rather an advantage, the
images go right on to a screen, which means that the user will miss the
opportunity to view the specimen in 3D using the binocular vision.

The stage does not move much, which means that the user will not
be able to look at the surface of such bulky specimens as a rock that is more
than half an inch in diameter

Conclusion

Celestron Infiniview LCD
Digital Microscope may not have very high magnification, it is particularly
ideal for younger users who had been using hand lenses. This is because it
allows for relatively higher magnification as well as the ability to take short
video clips and still pictures of the specimen.

The fact that it can also be
used with any type of screen is an added advantage for users given that it can
either be connected to a television screen or a PC monitor. Generally, it will
be a great way to introduce younger students to microscopy.

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